Competitiveness

European Preference risks raising costs and weakening competitiveness

The debate on European Preference in the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has largely focused on resilience and reducing strategic dependencies. A new report finds that these objectives may come with significant trade-offs in terms of costs, competition and long-term competitiveness.

Regulatory simplification must become a strategic priority for the EU

The EU’s increased focus on regulatory simplification and the use of omnibus packages is welcome. However, significant work remains to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses.

Swedish business calls for stronger EU growth agenda

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is urging Sweden’s next government to make growth a guiding principle of its EU policy, with a stronger focus on competitiveness and faster decision-making.

Mission for the next government - EU priorities for growth

Security and defence policy needs to be integrated into Europe’s competitiveness strategy

BusinessEurope has published its first paper on security and defence policy. ”Investment in security and defence should be leveraged as a vehicle to reinforce Europe’s competitiveness, industrial base, and technological edge”, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson says.

Will EU Inc be the missing piece in strengthening European competitiveness?

The European Commission has presented its proposal for an optional European company form, a 28th regime or EU Inc. The initiative forms part of a comprehensive set of actions to enhance the competitiveness of the European economy, write experts Maria Althin and Elias Skog.

Respons to European Commission’s Digital Fitness Check- Call for Evidence

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act Raises Competitiveness Concerns

The European Commission has presented the Industrial Accelerator Act, which includes several proposals aimed at strengthening European industry and the EU’s resilience in an increasingly fragmented world. However, several of the proposals also entail significant risks, writes expert Stefan Sagebro.

BusinessEurope urges swift delivery on competitiveness agenda

As geopolitical tensions rise and economic pressures intensify, BusinessEurope is calling on EU policymakers to move from ambition to delivery. In a position paper, the organisation outlines urgent actions needed in 2026 to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.

BusinessEurope: EU must be united in strengthening its global standing

BusinessEurope has underlined to the upcoming Cypriot EU Presidency the importance of strengthening the EU’s competitiveness. ”At a time of great geopolitical uncertainty, the EU must be united in strengthening its position on the global stage”, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson says.